Why you’ll love this recipe
Succulent pork simmered until tender, then crisped at the edges for irresistible tacos and family feasts.
What you’ll need
Everything is listed below so you can gather your ingredients before cooking.
Carnitas Michoacanas
Succulent pork simmered until tender, then crisped at the edges for irresistible tacos and family feasts.
Habibi Recipes
Carnitas Michoacanas
Prep Time20 Minutes
Cook Time180 Minutes
Serves8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 lb pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
- 1 orange, halved
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Corn tortillas
- Salsa, onion, cilantro, and lime
Instructions
- Arrange the pork snugly in a wide heavy pot and add orange, milk, water, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook for about 2 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
- Uncover and continue cooking until the liquid evaporates and the rendered fat remains.
- Turn the pieces in the fat until their edges are deeply golden and crisp.
- Shred the pork into large juicy pieces and season to taste.
- Serve family-style with tortillas, salsa, onion, cilantro, and lime.